Craftsman 917.272051 owner manual Maintenance Schedule, General Recommendations, Lubrication Chart

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

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3.	If equipped w_thoH filter,			char, go _1 _	50 ho,Jr_		7.	T_gp,tQ_ Ir_t	ixl_ p_vo_b_t to 35 ff _a_ maximum
4	R_p_e	bl_dos mot _ ofl_a whe_ mo_r,g			In _ar,4y _.¢_1			Do r,ot ovedJgh_ln

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made

periodically to properly maintain your tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and

LUBRICATION	CHART
Zerk	- 2_Spindle
	Zerk
0)FrontWheel_-	Wheel
Bearing	Beanng Zerk
Zerk

Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season.

•Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades end belts for wear. A new

spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

1.Check engine oil level.

2.Check brake operation.

3.Check tire pressure.

4.Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation.

5.Check for loose fasteners.

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(_SAE 30 or !0w30 MOTOR OIL L_GENERALPURPOSE GREASE

®REFER TO Maintenance "ENGINE" SECTION

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot

points which have special nylon bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt

that will shorten the life of the self-lubricat-

ing bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly.

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